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Sunday Funday’s Question Giveaway

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:58:45 +0000

Did you forget? We sure didn’t! Are you the winner from our Sunday Funday Facebook canvas giveaway?

We asked what you thought of our blog…some said you didn’t know we had one, some said we have a great site, great blog, and we really loved the feedback about our layout with what improvements, changes, and additions could and should be made.

We want to satisfy you, not only with our great canvas product, but with everything CanvasPeople related!

We will definitely take into consideration some of the awesome, AWESOME feedback provided, and hopefully, sooner than later, we will have a new and improved blog space to share Canvas Fun, your Testimonials, Canvas Photo Tips & Effects, and so much more!

Don’t forget, we love to hear what you have to say, we’re all ears, feel free to email us at contests@canvaspeople.com OR testimonials@canvaspeople.com

Congrats to

Joyce Nichols Harkless

You have won yourself a FREE 11×14, just for participating in our Canvas Question Giveaway! Congratulations. We will message your privately about your prize details!

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Photography Tips for Beautiful Photos – Taking Shots That Look Like A Million Dollars

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:53:40 +0000

Not so long ago, expensive cameras, costly film and pricey processing left the average person without any real chance of capturing great moments on film. The world of digital photography has changed all of that. Cameras are affordable, film is unnecessary, and pictures can be printed up for just pennies a piece. Better than that, you can look at a picture on any computer screen and never have to pay even a single penny! The quality of the pictures that the average person is able to take is improving vastly as well, thanks to advances in technology, but if you want to get even more out of your photos, here are some great photography tips.

If you listen to only one of these photography tips, this should be it: Lighting is everything!! Keep in mind when you are lining up a shot, that the mind and eyes are capable of interpreting a lot more than a camera can. While you can sort of squint and make things out in dim lighting, a camera cannot. A camera will never “adjust to the light” and therefore, you will have to adjust its settings. You can compensate in some cases by using a flash, but be aware that a flash can often completely change the look of a shot and give you a picture that is nothing like what you hoped to get.

Some other really important photography tips include making sure that the subject of your photo is not falling out of the frame. Although there is no need for the subject of your photo to be entirely centered in a photo in order for it to be a good picture, you also do not want it to be completely off to one side or another. This is especially important if you plan to make a photo canvas out of your pictures as the outer inch and half of the photo will be wrapped around, which can cost your subject arms, legs or a head if you are not careful.

There are other photography tips out there that can help you take better pictures as well. Consult your camera’s manual to learn how best to use your camera’s settings and then just keep on shooting, As you learn your camera, you will find that you start getting better and better shots every time. If you still feel unsure, you may want to take a photography class, where you can learn from the experts. Happy shooting!Photography Tips for Beautiful Photos – Taking Shots That Look Like A Million Dollars

Photography Tips for Beautiful Photos – Taking Shots That Look Like A Million Dollars

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Personalized Gifts – Put Your Photo on Canvas

CanvasPeople Team — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:21:21 +0000

Throughout the year, there are so many times that you need to give a gift, but aren’t sure what is appropriate. You also want to give personalized gifts that will have meaning to the recipients. When you put a photo on canvas, you can meet both needs at the same time. A canvas print is always in style, no matter how a home is decorated. Finding a gift that is as personal as a cherished photo turned into an art print is unlikely. Best of all, you can give these special gifts without spending a small fortune.

Putting a digital photo on canvas is an easy process. You may find yourself giving these personalized gifts to everyone on your list as they will certainly be in demand. You can make each canvas unique by using a photo that has special meaning to the recipient. To get started, you simply upload a photo. You will want to stick to the minimum resolution guidelines when you select a canvas size. You can preview how the photo will look on the canvas before placing your order. Remember that the photo will wrap around the sides of the canvas, so you don’t want to choose a photo where a significant part is on the edge of the shot.

The next steps are where you really turn your photos on canvas into personalized gifts of art. You can choose to add a frame to your canvas or you can opt to leave it as is. You will want to think about the home décor of your recipients. Are they traditional, modern, casual, or eclectic? Depending on your answer, you can choose to use a special effect on the photo. Make it a pop-art canvas for a funky eclectic style. Choose black and white for the minimalist. To make your canvas more traditional, change the photo to a sepia tone.

When you present your gift of a photo on canvas, you can rest assured that it is a sturdy piece of art. When sprayed with a protective formula that is also environmentally friendly, your personalized gifts should retain their beautiful colors for years. This coating makes your canvas resistant to humid conditions and smudges from fingerprints. If you simply can’t find the perfect photo, don’t despair. Give a gift certificate and have your recipient share in the fun and creative process of making a canvas art print from a well loved photo.

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